ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (May 19, 2016) — The Tampa Bay Rowdies will begin their Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup journey at Al Lang Stadium against the USL’s FC Cincinnati on Wednesday, June 1 in a Third Round match. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

The U.S. Open Cup is the longest-running competition in American soccer, with the 2016 edition marking the 103rd year of play. It is a bracketed knockout tournament featuring teams from all levels, both professional and amateur.

Tickets are complimentary for all 2016 Tampa Bay Rowdies season ticket holders, but YOU MUST call (727) 222-2000 to confirm your seat reservation.

If seats are unclaimed at 6 p.m. ET on Monday, May 30, they will be released to the general public. At that time season ticket holders will still have access to complimentary tickets elsewhere in the stadium.

Non-season ticket holders can also receive a free ticket when they purchase a ticket to the Rowdies’ regular season June 4 match against Ottaway Fury FC. To purchase tickets to that match, call (727) 222-2000 or click here.

FC Cincinnati advanced to the Third Round on Wednesday night with a home 2-1 win over Indy Eleven NPSL. FC Cincinnati is 5-2-2 (W-T-L) this season in the third-division USL, sitting in second place in the Eastern Conference. The team is coached by former U.S. Men’s National Team player John Harkes.